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Argument Writing
Terms to know when writing an agumentative piece
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Fact | a statement that can be proven true |
| Opinion | One person's belief or judgment, a personal view |
| Argument | Making a claim and supporting it with logic |
| Claim | The point that you are trying to get your reader to support |
| Evidence | Facts that support your claim |
| Counter Argument | Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument |
| Rebuttal | Demonstrating why the counterargument is wrong |
| Thesis | The last sentence in an introductory paragraph. It makes a statement that the paper will set forth to prove. |
| Call to Action | A closing statement that calls on your reader to take action/do something in response to your argument |